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World Politics & Diplomacy 29 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

France’s Unrest Exposes a Deeper Crisis of Youth, Inequality and Trust

France’s latest wave of protests and riots is being driven by more than a single flashpoint: it reflects a broader collision between young people, a strained social contract and a political system many feel no longer listens. The unrest has revived debate over policing, economic exclusion and the durability of President Emmanuel Macron’s governing model as Europe watches for signs of contagion.

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World Politics & Diplomacy22 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Macron Accuses Foreign Leaders of Exploiting French Riots in Apparent Swipe at Netanyahu and Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron has accused unnamed foreign leaders of trying to exploit the unrest that has shaken France, in remarks widely read as a pointed rebuke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former U.S. President Donald Trump. The intervention comes as both men face politically consequential elections in the coming weeks, adding a diplomatic edge to an already volatile moment in French domestic politics.

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World Politics & Diplomacy14 Oct 2026, 01:46 PM IST

Azerbaijan’s Hijab Ban in Schools Exposes a Wider Clash Over Secularism, Identity and Turkish Influence

Azerbaijan’s decision to restrict the wearing of hijabs in schools has triggered a sharp domestic and regional backlash, placing the government’s secular model in direct tension with religious freedom advocates, parents and some teachers. The dispute has also revived sensitivities in Azerbaijan’s relationship with Turkey, where the issue is being framed as part of a broader contest over cultural influence and political alignment.

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China, U.S. strike $30 billion tariff cut deal and open AI talks after Xi-Trump summit

China said it has reached an eight-point consensus with the United States that includes a $30 billion reciprocal tariff-reduction arrangement and a new dialogue on artificial intelligence, following President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington. The agreement, announced after a closely watched summit with President Donald Trump, also covers a trade council, continued follow-through on earlier Kuala Lumpur talks, and coordination on global forums and foreign policy issues.

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